Proven Energy are able to offer a unique global proposition to the dynamic telecoms industry, bringing power to remote telecom base stations and generating revenue from decommissioned base stations.

Off-grid telecom base stations require a reliable solution;  diesel generators require regular visits for maintenance and refueling visits while a Proven Energy small wind turbine is able to generate energy independently.  For on-grid telecom base stations, a wind turbine can supply power plus generate revenue from excess electricity produced.

 

Saudi Aramco Telecoms

Saudi Aramco, in Saudi Arabia, required an additional energy source to power their RS10 Telecom Basestation.  Previously powered by Solar Photovoltaic (PV) only, increasing loads dictated that an additional generation device would be required.

The basestation remotely located is miles from a grid connection.

As a supplier of robust products Proven Energy were selected to install a Proven 6 battery storage wind turbine to power the site.  The Proven 6 will produce up to 12000kWh per annum, exceeding the requirements of the basestation. The Proven Energy turbine works at maximum efficiency despite the harsh climate and provides a cost effective solution requiring only annual maintenance. The solar panels have been removed and the site now relies solely on the wind turbine.

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Motorola - Namibia

Motorola required an alternative solution to using costly diesel generators to power their basestation in Namibia. The basestation provides phone power to Dordabis Village with a population of approximately 1,500 people and farming communities situated about 30km away.

The location of the basestation is very remote and did not have a grid connection. Motorola required a reliable, cost effective power source that could provide between 1,200W and 1,500W of continuous power. After a successful pilot project carried out by Motorola UK, a Proven 6 battery charging wind turbine system was installed. The Proven 6 will generate up to 12000kWh per annum in high temperatures and requires only annual maintenance.

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Soay Telecoms

BT have employed a Proven 2.5 battery charging system to power their basestation on the Isle of Soay (off the west coast of Scotland).  They required a reliable power supply that would operate with minimal maintenance. The basestation was previously powered by a diesel generator which incurred high fuel and maintenance costs. The Isle of Soay has no mains power so BT is reliant on the turbine to provide a continuous supply of electricity. It also enables BT to power the microwave link.  This exposed Isle allows for maximum electricity production and the Proven Energy turbine produces up to 5000kWh of electricity annually with continuous power supply supported from the battery pack.

 

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Blesberg Telecoms

Vodacom South Africa use a Proven 2.5 battery storage system to power a remote basestation on Blesberg Mountain. The Blesberg telecom site has no access to on grid electricity and requires a constant load of 1178 Watts to power phones lines. The battery storage system ensures a continuous energy supply for the base station. The Proven 2.5 requires only annual maintenance eliminating the need for expensive generator refueling and regular servicing. Previously powered by a diesel generator the basestation was expensive to run. Constant refueling and regular servicing proved difficult due to the remote location of the basestation. Annually the basestation produces up to 5000kWh of electricity and has been running at optimum levels since installation in 2000.

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Ideally suited to telecoms applications the Proven 2.5 or Proven 6 offer a reliable solution to powering base stations. Proven Energy have worked collaboratively with BT for thirteen years as well as a number of leading telecom providers. A Proven Energy turbine can be grid or battery connected each offering a continuous energy supply. Designed to IEC61400-2 standard, all internal components are suitable for low and high temperature climates.

Providing independent power reduces diesel run times and other associated costs of extending grid power to remote sites. A Proven Energy turbine can be used to compliment other renewable energy technology and is often used in conjunction with solar panels which is an effective hybrid solution. Payback for a wind powered basestation is between two to five years depending on wind speed and location.

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